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If you don’t use it, you’re going to lose it.
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The quote means that a skill, ability, or habit can weaken when it is left unused. Regular practice helps keep it active and available. The same idea applies to many parts of life: continued use helps preserve what you have learned.
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- West Indian Medical Journal, University of the West Indies
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